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Teacher Induction Program
Thank you for your interest in the Stockton Unified School District Teacher Induction Program. The program supports teachers holding preliminary California credentials through a structured induction experience designed to strengthen pedagogical knowledge, professional practice, and student learning.
Program Overview
The Stockton Unified School District Teacher Induction Program provides comprehensive, extended preparation and professional development for clear credential candidates in their first year of teaching on a preliminary credential.
The program focuses on the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) in relation to state-adopted academic content standards, student performance levels, and curriculum frameworks.
Pathway to a Clear Credential
Professional growth is guided by an induction mentor through cycles of inquiry and the ongoing implementation of an Individual Learning Plan (ILP).
Evidence collected throughout the program demonstrates the candidate's progress toward mastery of the CSTPs. Completion of all program requirements leads to a recommendation for a California Clear Credential for eligible general and special education teachers.
Two-Year Program at No Cost
The two-year SUSD Teacher Induction Program is provided at no cost to induction-eligible candidates seeking to clear their preliminary credential.
Eligibility: Candidates must hold a current California Preliminary Credential and must be a full-time Stockton Unified School District employee in order to participate in the Teacher Induction Program.
Candidate & Mentor Matches
The SUSD Teacher Induction Program identifies and assigns an induction mentor to each eligible candidate within the first 30 days of enrollment.
Mentor matches are determined based on factors including:
- Credentials held by the candidate and mentor
- Same or similar grade level
- Same or similar subject area
- Education Specialist authorization, when applicable
- School site placement whenever possible
- Candidate and site administrator input
Every effort is made to create an appropriate mentor match that supports the candidate's professional growth and credential requirements.
What You Get
As an Induction Candidate, you receive:
- The opportunity to work with an experienced teacher serving as your Mentor
- Access to professional development planned specifically for Induction Program participant needs
- An opportunity to earn extended education units or units toward a Master's degree program through UMass Global
- Structured, individualized support integrated with job-embedded professional development through an inquiry-based system
- A recommendation for a California Clear Teaching Credential upon successful completion of all program requirements
What You Give
As an Induction Candidate, you commit:
- Time: To meet with your Mentor and participate in required meetings and professional development activities
- Access: To your classroom for mentoring and professional support
- Evidence: To support your Individual Learning Plan and demonstrate progress toward California Clear Credential requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Induction Program?
- The pathway from a Preliminary Teaching Credential to the California Clear Credential as mandated by SB 2042
- Two years of individualized, job-embedded support provided by an experienced Mentor trained in the implementation of the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP)
- Job-embedded professional development driven by an Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
- Dedicated weekly support from an Induction Mentor
How do I participate in the SUSD Teacher Induction Program?
- Attend the SUSD Teacher Induction Program Information Meeting to receive an overview of program requirements
- Complete an Induction Candidate Application
- Work with your assigned Mentor as outlined in the Candidate Roles & Responsibilities
How do I receive my California Clear Credential?
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, the SUSD Teacher Induction Program will recommend eligible candidates to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for a California Clear Credential.
How long is the SUSD Teacher Induction Program?
The Stockton Unified School District Teacher Induction Program is a two-year program for eligible candidates seeking to clear their preliminary California teaching credential.
How soon will I be assigned a Mentor?
Eligible candidates are assigned an induction mentor within the first 30 days of enrollment in the program.
Is there a cost to participate?
No. The two-year SUSD Teacher Induction Program is provided at no cost to eligible candidates who are full-time Stockton Unified School District employees.